Salary : $98,000.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27EN002
Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division: Engineering Division
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."Under general supervision, the Transportation Engineer 2 performs professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations of highways and their attendant facilities and structures. This position will serve as a project manager and will be assigned to the Bridge Review Section within the Quality Assurance and Project Management Unit of Engineering Division. This applicant must have proficiency and in-depth knowledge of Bridge design, analysis, and evaluation. Responsibilities include, but not limited to oversee project reviews for accuracy, completeness, keeping projects on schedule, budget and getting applicable permits. Work is performed within a defined framework of policy, but the incumbent independently makes engineering decisions within the frame work and may make or assist in making broad decisions in setting objectives and goals. Applicant should be familiar with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load Resistant Factor Design (LRFD) code, the West Virginia Bridge Design Manual and the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) Standards and Design policies. May supervise lower level employees. Candidate needs five years of Bridge experience. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications **Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of West Virginia (or licensed in another state with the ability to obtain WV P.E. registration by comity within 6 months of hire)
- Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, petroleum, mining, environmental, engineering technology, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
Note: For training/education, the qualifying degree must be verified before the employee is considered for employment. Please attach a degree transcript or diploma to the application.
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE- Six + (6) years of progressive, professional civil engineering experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTTravel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Preferred experience: At least one (1) year of post-licensure experience performing complex design/construction management or supervisory engineering duties.
Other Information - Candidate Contact Name: Regina Jarrell
- Phone Number: 304-414-7121
- Email Address: regina.s.jarrell@wv.gov
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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